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Agencies in Idaho directed federal funding to safe house despite complaints and contractual violations
Within days of leaving the safe house, Ally decided she needed to put it all in writing — the control, manipulation, the feeling like she’d been “trafficked and exploited” by the very place that was supposed to help trafficking survivors like her. She’d been at a...
Red Cross Has Opened 13 Shelters so far This Wildfire Season. How You Can Prepare Before Disaster Strikes.
Oregon wildfires has burned more than 945,000 acres. [Portland, ORE, July 25, 2024] — Residents of Oregon and SW Washington are in the middle of a busy wildfire season as the climate crisis threatens to upend more communities. The American Red Cross Cascades Region opened our first shelter in La Pine on June 25th due to the Darlene 3 Fire and we have not stopped since. We are currently operating in 4 different locations in our region plus we are helping support or neighboring Red Cross regions in Washington, Idaho and Montana.
Care Gaps Grow as OB/GYNs Flee Idaho
Not so long ago, Bonner General Health, the hospital in Sandpoint, Idaho, had four OB/GYNs on staff, who treated patients from multiple rural counties. That was before Idaho’s near-total abortion ban went into effect almost two years ago, criminalizing most abortions. All four of Bonner’s OB/GYNs left by last summer, some citing fears that the state’s ban exposed them to legal peril for doing their jobs.
It’s Been 3 Years Since Michael Vaughan Went Missing
FRUITLAND — “My heart still breaks for the family. We’re doing everything we can to help get this case solved.”. Those were the words of Fruitland Police Chief JD Huff during an interview on Tuesday, just ahead of the three-year mark of Michael Vaughan’s disappearance. The boy was last seen on July 27, 2021, at the age of 5, in the neighborhood outside his home in Fruitland.
Evacuations issued for city of Kendrick due to 20,000 acre Gwen Fire
JULIAETTA, Idaho — According to the Idaho Department of Lands, the Gwen Fire has grown to 20,000 acres. The Latah County Sheriff's Office said all of Kendrick is now under Level 2 (Get Set) evacuations. Level 2 evacuations are in effect for the following areas:. Eastern borders of Zone...
Wife allegedly fatally shot estranged husband at campground, then apologized
CANYON COUNTY, Idaho (TCN) -- A 35-year-old woman and her 59-year-old mother were arrested after the daughter allegedly shot and killed her estranged husband at a campground this month. According to the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office, on the evening of July 12, deputies responded to a camping area near the...
Boise teenager identified as victim of head-on crash
A 17-year-old Boise girl has been identified as the victim of a fatal car crash that occurred last week near Star. Zuleyka Angulo was driving a 2011 Ford Focus that collided head-on with a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado on State Highway 44 on Thursday, July 19, at 8:40 p.m. west of Star in Canyon County. The Chevrolet, driven by a 30-year-old Middleton man, was headed westbound and crossed into the oncoming lane to pass a semi-truck when it collided with the Ford. Angulo died at the scene. Her two juvenile passengers were hospitalized, as was the driver of the Chevrolet.
Meridian tiny home case sees ruling after two years
After two years, Chasidy Decker’s tiny home lawsuit against the city of Meridian has come to a close. On Tuesday, Judge Jason Scott ruled against Decker and Robert Calacal’s lawsuit, which challenged Meridian’s ban on tiny homes on wheels. Decker moved to Leisure Lane in Meridian in May 2022, sharing a lot with Calacal’s home after agreeing to pay rent to Calacal every month. ...
Boise startup ensures international students stay enrolled with fast tuition payment app
A Boise startup is helping international students make quick and easy tuition and fee payments. Pay4Me App founder Sunday Paul Adah says he had so much trouble making cross-border tuition payments while studying as an international student in Idaho that he almost wasn’t able to continue. To help other...
Wage Growth In Boise: A Look From January 2024 To Now
Boise Employment and Wage Trends: January 2024 to Present. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides comprehensive data on occupational employment and wages in Boise. A comparative analysis from January 2024 to the most recent data highlights significant regional labor market trends. As of May 2023, Boise exhibited a diverse...
Crews Battling new 1000 Acre Lightning-Caused Wildfire in Nez Perce County
JULIAETTA - Nez Perce County, about 5 miles southwest of Juliaetta, just south of the Latah County line. Incident Overview: Firefighters are battling the Gwen Fire, a new lightning-caused fire that started around 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The blaze, currently burning grass and brush in steep canyon terrain, was estimated to be about 800 acres in size as of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday has now grown to 1000 acres. No containment had been achieved at that time.
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